The Discoveries of America to the Year 1525 by Arthur James Weise

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Author Weise, Arthur James, 1838-1921
LoC No. 01023992
Title The Discoveries of America to the Year 1525
Original Publication United States: G. P. Putnam's Sons,1883,pubdate 1884.
Credits Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Discoveries of America to the Year 1525" by Arthur James Weise is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the early explorations of the American continent, focusing on the significant discoveries made before 1525, particularly by Columbus and other European explorers. The book aims to clarify various narratives about the discovery of America, critically examining the contributions of different explorers and offering insights into the civilizations that existed before European contact. The opening of the book presents a preface that establishes the historical context of America's early discovery and the inhabitants of the continent. Weise discusses the skepticism faced by Columbus and how earlier records, including Egyptian and Greek accounts, hint at a rich and complex civilization in the Americas long before European contact. Additionally, he highlights the contrasting views regarding the supposed discoveries made by the Northmen and other explorers, laying a foundation for the detailed accounts to follow. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the different narratives surrounding the discovery of America, emphasizing the blend of myth and historical fact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject America -- Discovery and exploration
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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